1 Comprehensive List of Resources On-Campus and Beyond This is a working resource list and will be updated every few days. Although many Brooklyn College/CUNY resources are provided, this list is open to all. Brooklyn College Resources, p 2-3 Food Resources, p 4-5 Heath Resources, p 6-8 Resources for: Insurance, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Physical Health, NYS Coronavirus Health Hotlines, Coping Resources and Support Groups Academic Resources, p 9 Technological Resources, p 10-11 Resources for: Tech Assistance, Internet, Phone, Programs/Software/Apps Unemployment/Job Resources, p 12-13 Targeted Populations, p 14-19 Resources for: Uncategorized, Service Workers, Trans Peoples, Artists Across Genres Undocumented/Immigrant Resources, p 20-24 National Resources/Nacional Recursos, NY-Based Resources/Recursos de Nueva York Literary/Informational Resources, p 25 Cultural Resources, p 26-29 Virtual Tours - Museums, Gardens and Park Parks, Zoos and Aquariums (Webcams and Live Streaming), Performances (Live and Recorded), Streaming Services Parent/Children/Educator Resources, p 30-31 * Asterisk* denotes a Brooklyn College specific resource 2 Brooklyn College Resources Women’s Center at Brooklyn College: The Women’s Center provides students with a variety of services, including academic and personal counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, resources, referral services, and, given current circumstances, virtual events. Centered on providing a safe-space, community building, and open-dialogue, COVID-19 has shifted our service provision to an online format. To join our Slack community, visit https://join.slack.com/…/shared_invite/zt-d56w7vtw-U_YPO1M8… If you have questions, concerns, or want to check in, please contact Sau fong Au at [email protected] or Nava Renek at [email protected]. Brooklyn College Student Affairs Office: Students in need of food can apply for food vouchers through the Student Affairs Office. Call (718)951-5352. Students with emergency financial needs can apply for emergency grants. To apply for an emergency grant, visit http://brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/administration/studentaffairs/grant.php Brooklyn College Food Pantry: The Brooklyn College Food Pantry offers food selections to currently enrolled Brooklyn College students who may be experiencing food insecurity. Make an appointment to visit at tinyurl.com/foodpantryappointment Brooklyn College Personal Counseling Center: If you are feeling anxious or worried about friends, family, or yourself, please contact the Personal Counseling office at [email protected] or leave a message at (718)951-5363. Services are free and confidential and staff will continue to work remotely. Services will be provided through video-conference and telephone. Student Support and Case Management: During this time, the Case Manager will be available for phone and videoconferencing appointments. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.calendly.com/casemanagerbc. Please make sure to provide a phone number and email address where you can be easily reached. You can also email the Case Manager at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Brooklyn College Health Clinic: Free of charge to all enrolled students, BC Health Clinic is a primary care facility. Appointments are available telephonically. Email [email protected] or call (718) 951-5580 and include your full name and phone number. You will receive instructions for Telemedicine once your appointment is scheduled. **For emergency services, visit the Novel Coronavirus Hotline 3 Brooklyn College ITS Help Desk: If you have any technical questions or concerns, Brooklyn College ITS Help Desk staff is continuing to work remotely. Email [email protected] or call (718)951-4357. Hours of operation are Mon-Thurs, 8am-8pm and Fri-Sun, 9am-5pm. For help or questions operating BlackBoard, students should visit the “Ask a Librarian” chat feature at https://library.brooklyn.cuny.edu/pages/help/ask/chat.html or call (718)951-4634 Brooklyn College Center for Student Disability Services: If you need services from the Center for Student Disability, email [email protected]. For students with a disability who have not yet registered with the Center for Student Disability Services, email [email protected] to schedule a telephonic interview. Brooklyn College Magner Career Center: The Brooklyn College Magner Career Center will continue to provide services and host career events virtually. If you have any questions or need help during this time, email [email protected] Immigrant Student Success Office: The Brooklyn College Student Success Office provides assistance to students with legal and academic needs, offers counseling, and financial aid consulting. Contact [email protected] or call (718)951-5023. Brooklyn College Learning Center: The Brooklyn College Learning Center (LC) provides peer online tutoring. Online tutoring for some courses in mathematics, chemistry, CIS, and writing will be available via the Zoom platform. To connect with the LC and make an appointment, visit http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/centers/learning.php LGBTQ Resource Center at Brooklyn College: The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning) Resource Center is both a welcoming space and supportive network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual and/or ally students, staff, and faculty at BC. Although the center is closed on campus, LGBTQ Resource Center staff is available via email [email protected], or call (718)951-5739. You can also join the center’s discord community https://discordapp.com/invite/RC8vVGJ?fbclid=IwAR2V85cnq2tHXaFM3PVfDGEUyqrdiTWo6T6 Y3V2QpRO5d7o311NZ1rNm2oE *The LGBTQ Resource Center has currently set up a peer-led Mental Health Support Group and a Social Distance Buddy Program. Led by CUNY BA student Nick Cevoli, the Mental Health Support Group is open to everyone. To join, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF83rrspOyv30OcpwYg9SWah-H_quc7S6WbOoz- m-mrGDigg/viewform Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected] The Social Distance Buddy Program is open to all LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. Intended to target the isolation that has occured with social distancing, the program allows people to stay connected, form support networks, and make new friends. Pairs can meet up through phone, video chat, video games, study groups, books clubs, art share, or whatever feels most comfortable. If interested, fill out this short survey to find your social distance match: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU5CW0nMYaRBYsOv4n37bx-yAIK48UWl5szNU OXD9gxTMCIQ/viewform. For questions, email [email protected] 4 Food Resources *Brooklyn College Student Affairs Office: Students in need of food can apply for food vouchers through the Student Affairs Office. Call (718)951-5352. Students with emergency financial needs can apply for emergency grants. To apply for an emergency grant, visit http://brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/administration/studentaffairs/grant.php *Brooklyn College Food Pantry: The Brooklyn College Food Pantry offers food selections to currently enrolled Brooklyn College students who may be experiencing food insecurity. Make an appointment to visit at tinyurl.com/foodpantryappointment Access HRA: If you lost your job, you are eligible for SNAP. To apply for SNAP or food stamps, and many other benefits, go to the ACCESS HRA website at https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/ Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens by Borough: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11sRdUqjlWg7gqZBNVq87Y7Hnfrf4s3fBnbANoxeWUS I/edit#gid=273331901 Halal Meals on Wheels: Providing ready-to-eat halal meals to people in need during coronavirus, to sign up, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2s-McMrQJ0rl9atwJvJrYvINBU3A8p4GdKQaxVQ e3NKnurQ/viewform New York City Department Of Education: The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. To find a location near you, visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals?fbclid=IwAR0Tqg-a_UQjlczKvCU6EjYD md2baOEO7_jSsmiZDTYk3ip6OuhUZhpYRSA NYC Food Delivery Assistance: The City of New York is providing assistance to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering FREE meals to those who cannot access food themselves. This website is intended for individuals and families who meet all of the following criteria as a result of the COVID-19 emergency: No members of the household can go out and get food because they are at increased medical risk or homebound. No neighbors or family members can go out and get food for you. Do not receive meal assistance from other providers (incl. Meals on Wheels or God's Love We Deliver); and You are unable to afford meal delivery or grocery delivery. Households that qualify may place an order every 48 hours. Each order will contain two days of meals (4 meals per person in the household, but no household will receive more than 8 meals per delivery). To create an account and receive Food Delivery Assistance, visit 5 https://cv19engagementportal.cityofnewyork.us/?fbclid=IwAR12kj1EULzkWzzVXcdlHkYs4CB2w MdVdVp5ZatXDIwl3RnxnnGZsqOxUKU#/display/5e7555117ad6750216160409 Mutual Aid NYC Request for Support: This